Solve the inequality
-5x - 5 < 8
for all integer values of x in the interval [-4,2]
We solve the inequality
Adding 5:
-5x - 5 +5 < 8 +5
Operating:
-5x < 13
We need to divide by -5, but we must be careful to flip the inequality sign. It must be done when multiplying or dividing by negative values
Dividing by -5 and flipping the sign:
x > -13 / 5
Or, equivalently:
x > -2.6
I am here, I'm correcting the answer. the interval was [-4,2] I misread the question. do you read me now?
Any number greater than -2.6 will solve the inequality, but we must use only those integers in the interval [-4,2]
Those possible integers are -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2
The integers that are greater than -2.6 are
-2, -1, 0, 1, 2
This is the answer.